Like people, dogs and cats have diphydont dentition, which means they have two sets of teeth in their lifetime – first, they have deciduous teeth, also known as “baby teeth”, which are then replaced with their permanent adult dentition. Dogs have 42 permanent teeth – 12...
As specialists in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, we provide a variety of services and veterinary dentist procedures, some of which are not within the scope of practice of veterinary general practitioners. In veterinary medicine, general practitioners perform routine dentistry procedures every single day, such as...
The 38th Annual Veterinary Dental Forum was in Palm Springs, California from September 25-28, 2024. This is an annual conference that brings together board certified Veterinary DentistsTM, Veterinary Technician Specialists in the field of Dentistry, as well as veterinarians, veterinary technicians and students from all over...
We at Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery are proud to be part of the Fort Collins pet community. Earlier this year, Drs. Redman and McGuirk, along with several of our staff members, participated in the Fire Hydrant 5K, a fun run/walk and fundraiser for...
Did you know that there are veterinarians who specialize in anesthesiology? Veterinary anesthesiologists are veterinarians who have completed additional education and passed an exam to become board-certified in anesthesia. Like most specialists, veterinary anesthesiologists typically complete an internship of 1-2 years, followed by a 3-year residency....
Dental caries, commonly called cavities, are a common concern in human dentistry. Dental caries is the breakdown of the hard tissue of a tooth due to acids produced by bacteria. Dental plaque is a film of bacteria and other substances on the teeth. Caries occur...
The normal color of a healthy dog or cat tooth is the same as it is for people – a shiny, creamy white or off-white. While dogs don’t have the problem of staining from too much coffee or red wine, that doesn’t mean their teeth...
Sharks replace their teeth every two weeks...
It’s a common sight in parks and woodlands everywhere–a happy dog bouncing along with a stick in its mouth (sometimes 2-3 times the length of the dog!). For some reason, many dogs seem to absolutely LOVE to pick up sticks and carry their treasures while...
Before every anesthetic procedure, your veterinarian or a veterinary technician will ask for what’s called a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Status because it is important that your veterinary care team knows what your wishes would be in the event that your pet undergoes cardiopulmonary arrest while...
